October 27, 2010

Jazzmandu geliyor!

Nepal'de iki bayram arasında hayat yavaşlıyor...işler aksıyor...insanlar tembelleşiyor...
Dasain geçti, Tihar geliyor...
Bu iki bayram arasında yapılabilecek en keyifli şey, bol bol müzik dinlemek olacak.
Çünkü Jazzmandu geliyor!!!!! The biggest Jazz Party in the Himalayas!!!

İşte merak edenlere web-sitesi ve programı:
http://www.jazzmandu.org/



VALLEY JAMS
Date: 29th October Friday
Time: 7.30 to 9.30pm
Ticket: NRs 400
Upstairs Jazz Bar, Lazimpat : Featuring Simak Dialog ( Indonesia ), Alukomarai
(England, Thailand, Japan, Norway, Germany)
Moksh, Jawalakhel: Featuring Adrian D Souza Quartet (India)
House of Music, Thamel: Featuring Saksri Pang Vongdhradon Quintet (Thailand)
The valley will resound with the sounds of jazz! Different venues in Kathmandu will feature performances by various Jazzmandu artists.

GOKARNA JAZZ BAZAAR
Date: 30th October Saturday
Time: 2.30pm to 10.00 pm
Ticket: NRs 699
Venue: Gokarna Forest Resort
(Gates open at 1.30pm and closes at 7.00pm)
Featuring Artists: Ari Hoenig, Simak Dialog, Bug, Saksri Pang Vongdharadon Quintet, Adrian D Souza Quartet, Alukomarai, Cadenza Collective, Kutumba, Gandharva

A marathon of jazz and traditional Nepalese folk and classical music performed by international and Nepali musicians. Jazzmandu T-shirts and souvenirs will be on sale. No outside food and beverages or pets allowed. Shuttle bus available every hour from 1pm to 4pm. Shuttle bus pick up is outside Hyatt Regency gate, Boudha.
Return shuttle bus available from 10.30pm to 11.30pm to Lazimpat. (Please note that the bus seats and availability is not guaranteed)

JAZZ FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Date: 31st October Sunday
Time: 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Venue: KJC (Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory), Jhamsikhel
(Free entry by invitation only)

An opportunity for young students from various schools around the valley to experience quality jazz by international musicians, increasing their awareness and exposure to jazz.

JAZZMANDU MASTER CLASS
Date: 1st November Monday
Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Venue: KJC (Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory), Jhamsikhel
Free entry (limited seating)

The master class is for music students & jazz enthusiasts to interact with musicians, share their experience and learn different instrumental tips and techniques.

JAZZ AT PATAN
Date: 2nd November Tuesday
Time: 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Ticket: NRs 1199
Venue: Patan Museum Square, Patan.
(Gates open at 5.00pm, please be seated by 5.45pm)
Featuring Artists: Headliner Ari Hoenig Trio, opening act Cadenza and Friends

A unique evening of Nepali classical music fused with jazz at a historic and magical venue. International musicians exchange musical ideas with Nepal's top classical musicians and Cadenza.

ALL STAR FEVER
Date: 3rd November Wednesday
Time: 6.30pm to 10.00pm
Ticket: NRs 799
Venue: Hotel Shangri-La, Shambala Garden
(Gates open at 5.30pm, please be seated by 6.00pm)

The festival finale - The All Star BIG JAM!! Musicians’ from different bands play their sets and later jam together, creating high-energy, improvised music.